Logistics, Logistics and Logistics
I took the APICS CLTD (certified in logistics, transportation and distribution) exam yesterday (and passed!); therefore, I have been knee deep in logistics topics this week.
I took the APICS CLTD (certified in logistics, transportation and distribution) exam yesterday (and passed!); therefore, I have been knee deep in logistics topics this week.
According to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) risk index, risk is the highest since 2013. It is easy to become complacent. Are you adding risk into your supply chain conversations and plans?
Your supply chain is only as strong as your weakest link so you must develop your employees and find ways for them to work together more effectively.
It is wise to stay on the leading edge of what is of such critical importance to manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers and the economy.
At first glance, it seems a bit challenging to figure out what can be done in a week. However, since the global supply chain is all around us, it isn't that hard after all.
No matter what you think in terms of politics and the like, it is imperative that you understand global impacts.
The first step to navigating the global marketplace is to be aware.
You can’t take a magic pill to drive HUGE results in your manufacturing or distribution company, but rather look to the tried and true methods that drive business growth and productivity
Sometimes inventory problems are people problems.
One of those frequent and frustrating problems with growth can be space. Who has heard, "I've run out of space! What should we do?". Unfortunately it is not uncommon.